State directory · MD
CDFI lenders in Maryland
60 certified CDFIs lend in Maryland, going by their own websites, the CDFI Fund list and FDIC/NCUA branch records; 15 are headquartered here. Grouped below by the evidence. Sources: CDFI Fund list as of 21 Oct 2026; lender websites read 29 Oct 2026–4 Nov 2026.
- Lend here
- 60
- Headquartered here
- 15
- Verified from lender sites
- 56
Who lends in Maryland
60 lenders, each counted once- 2 · Name a county or town in MDLender websites, read 29 Oct 2026–4 Nov 2026
- 1 · Lend statewideLender websites, read 29 Oct 2026–4 Nov 2026
- 4 · Name Maryland or part of itLender websites, read 29 Oct 2026–4 Nov 2026
- 14 · Headquartered here, no area statedCDFI Fund list, 21 Oct 2026
- 1 · Based elsewhere, branch hereFDIC office data as of 30 Oct 2026, NCUA branch data as of 30 Jun 2026
- 38 · Say they lend nationwideLender websites, read 29 Oct 2026–4 Nov 2026
Each lender is listed once, under the strongest evidence we have. 15 certified CDFIs are headquartered in Maryland (CDFI Fund list, 21 Oct 2026); 1 of them appears in the first groups because their website names an area here.
By loan type
Lenders that name an area in Maryland or are headquartered here and describe the loan type on their own website (Lender websites, read 29 Oct 2026–4 Nov 2026). Not mentioned does not mean not offered.
County pages
Cities with a CDFI headquarters
A listing here is evidence, not an offer: confirm with the lender that it lends where you are and to borrowers like you. For your exact address, search your ZIP code in the finder.
Name a county or town in Maryland as their lending area (2)
Their own website names a county or town in Maryland where they lend; place names are matched to GeoNames postal data. Source: Lender websites, read 29 Oct 2026–4 Nov 2026.
- Latino Economic Development Corporation of Washington, D.C. DBA is: Latino Economic Development CenterLoan fund · Washington, DCCredit-builder loans, Microloans, Small-business loansNames Frederick County, Montgomery County ·
Montgomery County and throughout Maryland; Frederick County, MD (EmPOWER)
Verified - Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc.Loan fund · Baltimore, MDHome repair / improvement loans, Home mortgagesNames Baltimore City ·
Baltimore City
Verified
Lend throughout Maryland (1)
Their website's service area covers all of Maryland (statewide wording, or a list of whole states). Source: Lender websites, read 29 Oct 2026–4 Nov 2026.
Name Maryland or a region of it in their service area (4)
Their website names Maryland or a region of it, without saying statewide or naming a county or town. Check the exact area with the lender. Source: Lender websites, read 29 Oct 2026–4 Nov 2026.
- ECDC Enterprise Development GroupLoan fund · Arlington, VAAuto / vehicle loans, Credit-builder loans, Microloans, Personal / consumer loans…
Businesses located in DC, Maryland and Virginia (Metro Washington area)
Verified - IRC's Center For Economic Opportunity, Inc. (CEO)Loan fund · New York, NYAuto / vehicle loans, Credit-builder loans, Immigration / citizenship loans, Microloans…
States where CEO currently does business, as listed for SAFE loans
Verified - NeighborGood Partners, Inc.Loan fund · Dover, DEAffordable housing development loans, Nonprofit / community facility loans
Delmarva Peninsula: Delaware, plus eastern shore counties of Maryland and Virginia; mainly rural areas
Verified - Progress Fund, TheLoan fund · Greensburg, PASmall-business loans
Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland
Verified
Headquartered in Maryland, no service area stated here (14)
The CDFI Fund list (as of 21 Oct 2026) gives a headquarters address in Maryland. The pages we read name no county, town, region or statewide area in Maryland, or we have not read the lender's website yet; where a lender states an area elsewhere or nationwide, it is shown on its row. Not found does not mean they do not lend here.
- 22BEACON, INC.Loan fund · Hanover, MDNonprofit / community facility loansVerified
- Baltimore Community Lending, Inc.Loan fund · Baltimore, MDCommercial real estate loans, Affordable housing development loans, Small-business loansVerified
- Enterprise Community Loan Fund, Inc.Loan fund · Columbia, MDEquity / venture investmentService area stated:
Deals in every state, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico
Verified - HARBOR BANKSHARES CORPORATIONBank holding company · Baltimore, MDCommercial real estate loans, Home mortgages, Personal / consumer loans, SBA-backed loans (7(a)/504/Community Advantage)…Verified
- Harbor Bank of MarylandBank or thrift · Baltimore, MDCommercial real estate loans, Home mortgages, Personal / consumer loans, SBA-backed loans (7(a)/504/Community Advantage)…Verified
- Harbor Bank of Maryland Community Development CorporationLoan fund · Baltimore, MDEquity / venture investmentService area stated:
Underinvested communities throughout Greater Baltimore
Verified - Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc.Loan fund · Salisbury, MDMicroloans, Small-business loansVerified
- Neighborhood Impact Investment Fund, Inc.Loan fund · Baltimore, MDCommercial real estate loans, Small-business loansService area stated:
Eligible Baltimore City neighborhoods
Verified - Neighborworks Capital CorporationLoan fund · Silver Spring, MDAffordable housing development loansService area stated:
Nationwide; NeighborWorks network members active in every state, DC and Puerto Rico
Verified - SkyPoint Federal Credit UnionCredit union · Germantown, MDAuto / vehicle loans, Small-dollar / emergency loans, Immigration / citizenship loans, Home mortgages…Verified
- HIAS Economic Advancement Fund IncLoan fund · Silver Spring, MDOfficial list only
- Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore, Incorporated d/b/a MECUCredit union · Baltimore, MDOfficial list only
- New American Community Lending CorporationLoan fund · Baltimore, MDOfficial list only
- Prince Georges Financial Services CorporationLoan fund · Largo, MDOfficial list only
Based elsewhere, with a branch or office in Maryland (1)
Banks and credit unions headquartered in another state with at least one office in Maryland (FDIC office data as of 30 Oct 2026, NCUA branch data as of 30 Jun 2026). A branch shows presence, not a stated service area; credit unions also require membership.
Say they lend nationwide (38)
Their website says they lend across the United States and does not exclude Maryland. Source: Lender websites, read 29 Oct 2026–4 Nov 2026.
Show the 38 lenders that say they lend nationwide
- Accion Opportunity Fund Community DevelopmentLoan fund · San Jose, CAEquipment loans, SBA-backed loans (7(a)/504/Community Advantage), Small-business loans
Business loans in 45 states, excluding DC, MT, ND, SD, TN and VT
Verified - BlueHub Loan Fund IncLoan fund · Boston, MAChild-care facility financing, Commercial real estate loans, Affordable housing development loans, Nonprofit / community facility loans
National lender with investments in 25 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico
Verified - Bridge Investment Community Development CorporationLoan fund · Rock Island, ILAffordable housing development loans, Microloans, Small-business loans
National service area with a primary focus on Investment Areas in Iowa and Illinois
Verified - Business Consortium Fund, Inc.Loan fund · New York, NYSmall-business loans
Small businesses across the United States
Verified - Champions Funding, LLCLoan fund · Gilbert, AZHome mortgages
Across the country (nationwide), for homeowners in underserved communities
Verified - Community Development Trust, LP, TheLoan fund · New York, NYAffordable housing development loans
Nationwide: affordable housing communities across the United States
Verified - Community Housing Capital, Inc.Loan fund · Decatur, GAAffordable housing development loans
Nationwide, for NeighborWorks America organizations
Verified - Community Preservation CorporationLoan fund · New York, NYCommercial real estate loans, Equity / venture investment
National lender serving communities across the U.S.
Verified - Dakota ResourcesLoan fund · Renner, SDMicroloans, Nonprofit / community facility loans
Rural places nationwide
Verified - Disability Fund, Inc., TheLoan fund · Rockville Centre, NYAffordable housing development loans
Projects for people with disabilities throughout the United States
Verified - Entertainment Industries FCUCredit union · Elizabeth, NJAuto / vehicle loans, Home mortgages
Mortgages offered in all 50 states
Verified - Five Points Community Capital, LLCLoan fund · Austin, TXAffordable housing development loans, Small-business loans
Vulnerable and low-income communities throughout the United States, with a targeted focus on rural areas
Verified - Greenline Community Development Fund, LLCLoan fund · Denver, COEquity / venture investment, Small-business loans
Businesses throughout the country; 35 states served
Verified - Grow America Fund, Inc.Loan fund · Boston, MASmall-business loans
Small business lending in communities across the United States
Verified - Housing Partnership Fund, Inc., TheLoan fund · Boston, MAAffordable housing development loans
Nationwide, serving nonprofit developers of affordable housing
Verified - Local Initiatives Support CorporationLoan fund · New York, NYChild-care facility financing, Affordable housing development loans, Nonprofit / community facility loans, Small-business loans
Nationwide: offers financing to organizations across the country
Verified - Mercy Community CapitalLoan fund · Denver, COAffordable housing development loans
Affordable housing developments located in the United States
Verified - Mobility Credit Acceptance LLCLoan fund · Richmond, VAAuto / vehicle loans, Equipment loans, Home repair / improvement loans
Nationwide, through a network of dealers and manufacturers
Verified - NDC Community Impact Loan FundLoan fund · Boston, MASmall-business loans
Small business lending in communities across the United States
Verified - National Association for Latino Community Asset BuildersLoan fund · San Antonio, TXCommercial real estate loans
Nonprofit member organizations across the United States
Verified - National Community Investment FundVenture capital fund · Chicago, ILAffordable housing development loans, Small-business loans
Across the country: small towns, rural areas and urban neighborhoods
Verified - Nonprofit Finance FundLoan fund · New York, NYChild-care facility financing, Commercial real estate loans, Energy / solar / efficiency loans, Affordable housing development loans…
Mission-driven organizations across the United States
Verified - OPAL Community Capital LLCLoan fund · Birmingham, ALCommercial real estate loans
Mostly nationwide for historic tax credit transactions; some deals in eligible geographies
Verified - Partners for the Common Good, Inc.Loan fund · Washington, DCCommercial real estate loans, Affordable housing development loans, Nonprofit / community facility loans
Nationwide; finances affordable housing, community facilities and other projects.
Verified - Primary Care Development CorporationLoan fund · New York, NYEquipment loans, Nonprofit / community facility loans
Nationwide: community-based health providers across the country
Verified - REDF Impact Investing FundLoan fund · San Francisco, CACommercial real estate loans, Small-business loans
Invests in small businesses across the U.S.
Verified - Raza Development Fund, Inc.Loan fund · Phoenix, AZNonprofit / community facility loans
Communities across America (no states named)
Verified - Reinvestment Fund, Inc., TheLoan fund · Philadelphia, PAChild-care facility financing, Commercial real estate loans, Energy / solar / efficiency loans, Equipment loans…
Lends across the country (national)
Verified - Resident Ownership Capital, LLC dba ROC USA CapitalLoan fund · Washington, DCAffordable housing development loans
Nationwide, coast to coast, through affiliates and an in-house team
Verified - Rocky Mountain Community Reinvestment CorporationLoan fund · Salt Lake City, UTAffordable housing development loans
Across the United States, financing affordable housing nationwide
Verified - Shared Capital CooperativeLoan fund · Saint Paul, MNCommercial real estate loans, Equipment loans, Affordable housing development loans, Small-business loans
Any US business or housing cooperative
Verified - Springboard CDFILoan fund · National City, CAHome mortgages
National (nationwide) lender
Verified - The Community Business Investment Fund, LLCLoan fund · Austin, TXAffordable housing development loans
Nationwide; prioritizes investment in rural communities
Verified - The Housing Partnership Network, Inc.Loan fund · Boston, MAAffordable housing development loans
Nationwide lending to nonprofit housing developers
Verified - The Sunlight Loan Fund, LLCLoan fund · Minneapolis, MNChild-care facility financing
Nationwide across the United States
Verified - Triple Bottom Line FoundationLoan fund · Lakewood, COEnergy / solar / efficiency loans
National (United States)
Verified - UPI LOAN FUNDLoan fund · Chandler, AZPersonal / consumer loans, Small-business loans
Underserved low- to moderate-income communities across the United States
Verified - Urban Strategies IncLoan fund · Saint Louis, MOMicroloans, Small-business loans
Urban communities nationally
Verified
More loan types in Maryland
Lender websites, read 29 Oct 2026–4 Nov 2026Loan types with too few lenders here for a page of their own. Each row quotes the lender's website.
Microloans (4)
- Latino Economic Development Corporation of Washington, D.C. DBA is: Latino Economic Development CenterLoan fund · Washington, DCCredit-builder loans, Microloans, Small-business loans
The EmPOWER Loan Program will provide fixed-interest-rate loans of up to $10,000 to EmPOWER Mentorship graduates in good standing with the State of Maryland.
Verified - ECDC Enterprise Development GroupLoan fund · Arlington, VAAuto / vehicle loans, Credit-builder loans, Microloans, Personal / consumer loans…
EDG provides small business loans ranging from $500 to $50,000 to startup small business or expand existing businesses including
Verified - IRC's Center For Economic Opportunity, Inc. (CEO)Loan fund · New York, NYAuto / vehicle loans, Credit-builder loans, Immigration / citizenship loans, Microloans…
Accessible start-up capital offered alongside technical assistance.
Verified - Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc.Loan fund · Salisbury, MDMicroloans, Small-business loans
has evolved to offering micro-loans up to $35,000 to individual entrepreneurs as well as small business loans up to $50,000.
Verified
SBA Loans (2)
- HARBOR BANKSHARES CORPORATIONBank holding company · Baltimore, MDCommercial real estate loans, Home mortgages, Personal / consumer loans, SBA-backed loans (7(a)/504/Community Advantage)…
Loans up to $5 million
Verified - Harbor Bank of MarylandBank or thrift · Baltimore, MDCommercial real estate loans, Home mortgages, Personal / consumer loans, SBA-backed loans (7(a)/504/Community Advantage)…
Loans up to $5 million
Verified
Commercial Real Estate Loans (4)
- Baltimore Community Lending, Inc.Loan fund · Baltimore, MDCommercial real estate loans, Affordable housing development loans, Small-business loans
Tailored financing solutions for property purchases, refinancing, and renovations
Verified - HARBOR BANKSHARES CORPORATIONBank holding company · Baltimore, MDCommercial real estate loans, Home mortgages, Personal / consumer loans, SBA-backed loans (7(a)/504/Community Advantage)…
Useful for purchasing either investment properties or owner-occupied properties and construction/renovation financing
Verified - Harbor Bank of MarylandBank or thrift · Baltimore, MDCommercial real estate loans, Home mortgages, Personal / consumer loans, SBA-backed loans (7(a)/504/Community Advantage)…
Useful for purchasing either investment properties or owner-occupied properties and construction/renovation financing
Verified - Neighborhood Impact Investment Fund, Inc.Loan fund · Baltimore, MDCommercial real estate loans, Small-business loans
Direct loans for impactful real estate projects in NIIF's eligible lending area
Verified
Mortgages (4)
- Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc.Loan fund · Baltimore, MDHome repair / improvement loans, Home mortgages
Get a mortgage that works for you, not against you. Our in-house mortgage programs offer flexible terms, fewer fees, and personalized guidance
Verified - HARBOR BANKSHARES CORPORATIONBank holding company · Baltimore, MDCommercial real estate loans, Home mortgages, Personal / consumer loans, SBA-backed loans (7(a)/504/Community Advantage)…
Harbor Bank's mortgage loan could be your next step toward
Verified - Harbor Bank of MarylandBank or thrift · Baltimore, MDCommercial real estate loans, Home mortgages, Personal / consumer loans, SBA-backed loans (7(a)/504/Community Advantage)…
Whether you're buying your first home, moving to a new one, or building your dream home, Harbor Bank's mortgage loan could be your next step
Verified - SkyPoint Federal Credit UnionCredit union · Germantown, MDAuto / vehicle loans, Small-dollar / emergency loans, Immigration / citizenship loans, Home mortgages…
Purchase a new home with a Mortgage Loan from SkyPoint Federal Credit Union
Verified
Home Repair Loans (1)
Personal Loans (6)
- Democracy FCUCredit union · Alexandria, VAAuto / vehicle loans, Credit-builder loans, Small-dollar / emergency loans, Personal / consumer loans
Loan amounts from $100 to $40,000*
Verified - ECDC Enterprise Development GroupLoan fund · Arlington, VAAuto / vehicle loans, Credit-builder loans, Microloans, Personal / consumer loans…
Anyone with a need for a small dollar amount can borrow up to $2,500 to be paid within two years.
Verified - IRC's Center For Economic Opportunity, Inc. (CEO)Loan fund · New York, NYAuto / vehicle loans, Credit-builder loans, Immigration / citizenship loans, Microloans…
Personal loans to finance everything from computers to car repairs.
Verified - HARBOR BANKSHARES CORPORATIONBank holding company · Baltimore, MDCommercial real estate loans, Home mortgages, Personal / consumer loans, SBA-backed loans (7(a)/504/Community Advantage)…
we offer personal loans and lines of credit designed to adapt to life’s twists and turns.
Verified - Harbor Bank of MarylandBank or thrift · Baltimore, MDCommercial real estate loans, Home mortgages, Personal / consumer loans, SBA-backed loans (7(a)/504/Community Advantage)…
That’s why we offer personal loans and lines of credit designed to adapt to life’s twists and turns.
Verified - SkyPoint Federal Credit UnionCredit union · Germantown, MDAuto / vehicle loans, Small-dollar / emergency loans, Immigration / citizenship loans, Home mortgages…
Loan amounts of $500 – $30,000
Verified
Auto Loans (4)
- Democracy FCUCredit union · Alexandria, VAAuto / vehicle loans, Credit-builder loans, Small-dollar / emergency loans, Personal / consumer loans
Refinance up to $60,000
Verified - ECDC Enterprise Development GroupLoan fund · Arlington, VAAuto / vehicle loans, Credit-builder loans, Microloans, Personal / consumer loans…
EDG provides a car loan up to $15,000.00.
Verified - IRC's Center For Economic Opportunity, Inc. (CEO)Loan fund · New York, NYAuto / vehicle loans, Credit-builder loans, Immigration / citizenship loans, Microloans…
Auto loans expand your geographic scope of employment possibilities.
Verified - SkyPoint Federal Credit UnionCredit union · Germantown, MDAuto / vehicle loans, Small-dollar / emergency loans, Immigration / citizenship loans, Home mortgages…
Loan Amounts up to $100,000
Verified
Credit-Builder Loans (4)
- Latino Economic Development Corporation of Washington, D.C. DBA is: Latino Economic Development CenterLoan fund · Washington, DCCredit-builder loans, Microloans, Small-business loans
Employed individuals or business owners aiming to improve their credit history.
Verified - Democracy FCUCredit union · Alexandria, VAAuto / vehicle loans, Credit-builder loans, Small-dollar / emergency loans, Personal / consumer loans
Build a stronger credit history with borrowing options designed to help.
Verified - ECDC Enterprise Development GroupLoan fund · Arlington, VAAuto / vehicle loans, Credit-builder loans, Microloans, Personal / consumer loans…
The target market for this loan product are individuals whose credit scores that can be improved with a small loan and financial education
Verified - IRC's Center For Economic Opportunity, Inc. (CEO)Loan fund · New York, NYAuto / vehicle loans, Credit-builder loans, Immigration / citizenship loans, Microloans…
Credit building ladder loans establish and actively build credit history.
Verified
Small-Dollar Emergency Loans (2)
- Democracy FCUCredit union · Alexandria, VAAuto / vehicle loans, Credit-builder loans, Small-dollar / emergency loans, Personal / consumer loans
Everyday Access gives you reusable access to credit for car repairs, household expenses, temporary cash-flow gaps, and other moments that simply can’t wait.
Verified - SkyPoint Federal Credit UnionCredit union · Germantown, MDAuto / vehicle loans, Small-dollar / emergency loans, Immigration / citizenship loans, Home mortgages…
The Flex Loan has a $20 non-refundable loan application fee.
Verified
Affordable Housing Development Loans (3)
- NeighborGood Partners, Inc.Loan fund · Dover, DEAffordable housing development loans, Nonprofit / community facility loans
The Loan Fund finances projects for the development of affordable housing, community facilities, and neighborhood revitalization.
Verified - Baltimore Community Lending, Inc.Loan fund · Baltimore, MDCommercial real estate loans, Affordable housing development loans, Small-business loans
this flexible program typically serves during the planning stage on the redevelopment of rental or homeownership housing for low- to moderate income families
Verified - Neighborworks Capital CorporationLoan fund · Silver Spring, MDAffordable housing development loans
Flexible, patient loans for real estate development and capacity building
Verified
Nonprofit Facility Loans (2)
- NeighborGood Partners, Inc.Loan fund · Dover, DEAffordable housing development loans, Nonprofit / community facility loans
The Loan Fund finances projects for the development of affordable housing, community facilities, and neighborhood revitalization.
Verified - 22BEACON, INC.Loan fund · Hanover, MDNonprofit / community facility loans
The fund offers customized loan products for pre-development, construction, renovations, and working capital.
Verified
CDFI Fund awards
15 of the 15 certified CDFIs headquartered in Maryland have received CDFI Fund awards, $151 million in total; the largest: Enterprise Community Loan Fund, Inc. ($60.9 million), Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc. ($15.1 million), Neighborworks Capital Corporation ($13 million). All CDFI Fund award recipients based in Maryland, certified today or not: $179.8 million in 150 awards, 1996–2025. Separately, Treasury's ECIP invested $82 million in 2 certified CDFIs based here.
Awards go to the institutions, not to borrowers; totals exclude New Markets Tax Credit allocations and bond guarantees. All states ranked. Source: CDFI Fund Searchable Awards Database, all 12,628 award records (1996–2025), read 3 Nov 2026. Years are the award round as the database lists it. Source: U.S. Treasury ECIP participant list (last updated Mar 2025), downloaded 3 Nov 2026.
Free help in Maryland
Free or low-cost advice before you apply: 21 Small Business Development Center offices; 3 SCORE chapters; 5 Women's Business Centers; 1 Veterans Business Outreach Center; 48 HUD-approved housing counseling agencies. Each county page lists the ones nearest to it. Sources: SBA local assistance listings (6 Nov 2026) and HUD's list of approved housing counseling agencies (last updated 9 Apr 2025).
Largest nonprofit loan funds based in Maryland
IRS Form 990 data| Loan fund | Total assets | Loans receivable | FY ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Community Loan Fund, Inc. | $480.8M | $369.3M | Dec 2023 |
| 22BEACON, INC. | $153.8M | $52.1M | Dec 2023 |
| Neighborhood Impact Investment Fund, Inc. | $63M | $22.7M | Jun 2024 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc. | $37.7M | $20.7M | Aug 2023 |
| Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. | $37.3M | $25.7M | Jun 2023 |
| Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc. | $17.7M | $12M | Sep 2023 |
| Prince Georges Financial Services Corporation | $8.8M | $2M | Jun 2023 |
| Harbor Bank of Maryland Community Development Corporation | $5.7M | $3.8M | Dec 2023 |
10 certified loan funds headquartered in Maryland are matched to a Form 990 or 990-EZ; median total assets $27.5M. End-of-year figures self-reported to the IRS, from the IRS Annual Extract of Tax-Exempt Organization Financial Data; each row shows its own fiscal year. Assets are the organisation’s whole balance sheet, not only its loans; “Loans receivable” is Form 990 Part X line 7 (notes and loans receivable); “—” means that line was empty or zero, not that the fund has no loans.
SBA loans by CDFIs in Maryland
SBA data as of 30 Sep 2026Certified CDFIs were the lender, the CDC or the third-party lender on 55 SBA approvals (44 7(a) loans and 11 504 projects) for borrowers in Maryland in fiscal years 2020–2026, from 7 CDFIs. The 7(a) loans total $19.9M approved.
Most SBA approvals here: Prince Georges Financial Services Corporation (28), Industrial Bank (12), Harbor Bank of Maryland (5), Baltimore Community Lending, Inc. (4), FNB Bank, Incorporated (3).
Approval is not disbursement. Each lender page shows its own SBA figures.
Source: U.S. Small Business Administration, 7(a) & 504 FOIA loan data, files as of 30 Sep 2026, downloaded 3 Nov 2026. Our counts, cancelled approvals left out. How we match lenders.
CDFI lending recorded in Maryland (FY2022)
CDFI Fund data, released Dec 20241,741 loans and investments totaling $250.7M (median $20,666) were reported to the CDFI Fund for borrowers and projects in Maryland in fiscal year 2022, by 70 reporting CDFIs.
| Purpose (CDFI Fund category) | Count | Total | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-real estate microenterprise | 601 | $5.1M | $4,000 |
| Home improvement | 481 | $24.2M | $40,692 |
| Home purchase | 258 | $63.9M | $212,000 |
| Consumer | 153 | $623,779 | $1,200 |
| Non-real estate business | 136 | $67.3M | $117,138 |
| None of the listed purposes | 55 | $9.7M | $41,300 |
| Other purposes | 55 | $78.3M |
Of 544 individual borrowers whose income was reported, 62% had family income at or below 80% of the area median.
CDFI banks and credit unions also reported 33,543 consumer loans in Maryland totaling $189M (Consumer Loan Report, tract totals, so no median); they counted 45% of them as serving low-income borrowers.
Counties with the most recorded loans and investments
Fiscal year 2022; 18 Maryland counties have at least three. Records whose tract is not in a county we can match are counted in the state total only.
| County | Count | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | 444 | $66.4M |
| Baltimore City | 408 | $72.2M |
| Prince George's County | 294 | $29.3M |
| Baltimore County | 217 | $20.9M |
| Frederick County | 78 | $5.7M |
| Anne Arundel County | 66 | $10.1M |
| Howard County | 57 | $24.6M |
| Wicomico County | 46 | $5.6M |
| Harford County | 26 | $3.2M |
| Washington County | 18 | $3.2M |
Loans and investments reported in other years: FY2018 890 · FY2019 826 · FY2020 1,403 · FY2021 10,228.
Only CDFIs that hold an active CDFI Fund award (CDFI Program, Native American CDFI Assistance or the CDFI Rapid Response Program) report these transactions, so this is not all lending by the certified CDFIs on this page. The Fund masks which CDFI made each loan, so we cannot say which lender listed here made them.
Source: CDFI Fund, CDFI/NACA/CDFI RRP Program Award Recipient Data Release, Transaction Level Report and Consumer Loan Report public files for fiscal year 2022 (released Dec 2024; downloaded 3 Nov 2026). Amounts are original loan or investment amounts as reported. Place = the 2010 census tract of each record. How we count.
Headquartered in Maryland, by city
CDFI Fund list, 21 Oct 202615 certified CDFIs: 11 loan funds · 2 credit unions · 1 bank or thrift · 1 bank holding company. A headquarters address is not a service area; each lender is also listed in its group above.
- Baltimore (8): Baltimore Community Lending, Inc., HARBOR BANKSHARES CORPORATION, Harbor Bank of Maryland, Harbor Bank of Maryland Community Development Corporation, Municipal Employees Credit Union of Baltimore, Incorporated d/b/a MECU, Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore, Inc., Neighborhood Impact Investment Fund, Inc., New American Community Lending Corporation · city page
- Columbia (1): Enterprise Community Loan Fund, Inc.
- Germantown (1): SkyPoint Federal Credit Union
- Hanover (1): 22BEACON, INC.
- Largo (1): Prince Georges Financial Services Corporation
- Salisbury (1): Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc.
- Silver Spring (2): HIAS Economic Advancement Fund Inc, Neighborworks Capital Corporation
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